Fall 2016 Futures Pre-Travel Program

Penn Legacy Pre-Travel ProgramAge Group - Based on USYSA/EPYSA ranges for birthdays between the following dates:Under 8 - Boys and Girls: 01/01/2009 - 12/31/2009

RegistrationThe cost is $200 which includes EPYSA registration and insurance fees, referee fees, field maintenance, league administration, professional training and coaching two times per week, home training ball mastery program & Tournament entry fee.

Bonus! Register NOW!!Our winter Travel programs; Winter School of Xcellence and Futsal are included for players electing to play 2017 spring PTP season.

StaffUnder the guidance of the Penn Legacy Director of Coaching & Player Development Seamus Donnelly, the coaching staff will consist of Futures Technical Director Gary Ross, Brazilian Coach Brayan Jordao & U9 Penn Legacy Travel Coaches. Additional Penn Legacy travel coaches, who have a vast knowledge at developing young soccer players, will also be part of this new and exciting program.

CurriculumCoaching staff will not only educate the players about the game, but give players and parents a view of the skills and techniques necessary for long term soccer success. Training topics will focus on dribbling, receiving, passing, ball striking, and principles of attacking and defending in a 1v1, 2v2 up to a 7v7 situation, as well as a continued effort to expand each players own coordination, balance, body movement and confidence.

Ability Based TrainingThis Spring we will be grouping the players based on their ability. The players will train and play games in their ‘ability based’ group. Players of ‘more experience’ will play and train together as will those who are grouped together with ‘less experience’. This facilitates an environment where the children will be challenged at their own pace with and against players of equal ability.

Email Communications:You should check your junk mail folder for communications from your coach or the club if you have a spam filter. Please make sure that you allow emails from the following addresses, or you might not receive important messages:

Emails from: Travel@pennlegacy.org and billing@pennlegacy.org

Rossi@pennlegacy.org ("Rossi" Gary Ross, Futures Director)

Futures@pennlegacy.org (Steve Rempala, Futures Registrar)

IMPORTANT! PLEASE READ BEFORE CONTINUING TO REGISTRATION

By continuing you agree that you have read all info above AND will complete required paperwork for pre-travel players that will be forwarded to you at a later date.

Fall 2016 Futures Pre-Travel Program

Penn Legacy Soccer Club is excited to announce, starting in the Fall of 2016, Penn Legacy Academy will be renamed Penn Legacy Futures. The Futures program represents the Club's youngest players who have a future playing within our Club.

Our belief is that "when we create the right environment we maximize the learning process.”

Future ProgramAGE

BIRTH YEAR

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

DETAILS

NEW!Pre-Travel Program (PTP)

Players can participate in the Futures 8 teams above and also take part in this program, or sign up for either one as a stand alone program.

8

2009

NEW!The Pre-Travel Program (PTP) offers another avenue of continued growth in the Futures Program. Players can participate in the Future 8 teams and also take part in this program or sign up for either one as a stand alone program. The Pre-Travel Program provides a seamless transition from rec to travel soccer. Players will become technically and tactically proficient from training twice per week in a travel-like environment. Games will be on Sundays against Penn Legacy teams or neighboring club teams. Under the guidance of the Penn Legacy Director of Coaching & Player Development Seamus Donnelly, the coaching staff will consist of Futures Technical Director Gary Ross, Brazilian Coach Brayan Jordao & U9 Penn Legacy Travel Coaches. Additional Penn Legacy travel coaches, who have a vast knowledge at developing young soccer players, will also be part of this new and exciting program.

This PTP program has an entirely separate registration process which is indicated below at the bottom of this registration page.

New! Penn Legacy Pre-Travel Program

Players can participate in the U8 Futures teams, and also take part in this program outlined below, or sign up for either one as a stand alone program.

Age Group - Age group is based on USYSA/EPYSA ranges for birthdays between the following dates:

Under 8 - Boys and Girls: 01/01/2009 - 12/31/2009

Staff Under the guidance of the Penn Legacy Director of Coaching & Player Development Seamus Donnelly, the coaching staff will consist of Futures Technical Director Gary Ross, Brazilian Coach Brayan Jordao & U9 Penn Legacy Travel Coaches. Additional Penn Legacy travel coaches, who have a vast knowledge at developing young soccer players, will also be part of this new and exciting program.

Curriculum Coaching staff will not only educate the players about the game, but give players and parents a view of the skills and techniques necessary for long term soccer success. Training topics will focus on dribbling, receiving, passing, ball striking, and principles of attacking and defending in a 1v1, 2v2 up to a 7v7 situation, as well as a continued effort to expand each players own coordination, balance, body movement and confidence.

Benefits

Designed for passionate and motivated players born in 2009

Train in a professional environment with professional coaches and alongside like-minded players

Players will also have the chance to represent Penn Legacy when playing neighboring clubs

Allows players to participate on a season-to-season basis, permitting players to register for one season without committing to a full year

Provide the opportunity for players to become more technically and tactically proficient

RegistrationPlayers register separately for the “U8 PTP” and register on a season-to-season basis. The cost is $200 per season, which includes EPYSA registration and insurance fees, referee fees, field maintenance, league administration, professional training and coaching, home training ball mastery program. If players register for BOTH Fall and Spring the cost is $350.Bonus! Our winter Travel programs; Winter School of Xcellence and Futsal are included for players electing to play fall season, or both fall and spring seasons.

Additional cost for uniform (1 short, 1 socks, 2 training t’shirts).

Meet the Team Night

Thu, August 25: Under 8 Boys PTP @5:30pm, Under 8 Girls PTP @ 6:30pm

This first week is to introduce coaches and for parents & players to meet

Team uniforms will be distributed

All players should come prepared to play

Bring a ball, shin guards, and a water bottle

Fall 2016 Season Program

10 week season September through November

There will be 2 training sessions per week - Tuesday and Thursday evening at 5:15-6:30pm Boys and 6:00-7:15pm Girls.

1 Game per team at the weekend against Penn Legacy teams or neighboring clubs

1 Tournament - Hempfield Fall Classic

Training Session Structure:

Conducted by professional staff

Sessions to be one hour and 15 minutes in duration

Players all train as a pool

Players will be split into teams as determined by coaching staff

Game Day Format:

Players are split into teams and play multiple games against each other

Some weeks we will incorporate U9 players with U8 players

2-3 times in the season, the PTP may travel or host a neighboring club

There will be 2 training sessions per week – Tuesday and Thursday evening at 5:15-6:30pm Boys and 6:00-7:15pm Girls.

Lanco League

Manheim Township Summer Classic Tournament

Training Session Structure:

Conducted by professional staff

Sessions to be one hour and 15 minutes in duration

Team oriented

Email Communications:You should check your junk mail folder for communications from your coach or the club if you have a spam filter. Please make sure that you allow emails from the following addresses, or you might not receive important messages:

Emails from: Travel@pennlegacy.org and billing@pennlegacy.org

Rossi@pennlegacy.org ("Rossi" Gary Ross, Futures Director)

Futures@pennlegacy.org (Steve Rempala, Futures Registrar)

IMPORTANT! PLEASE READ BEFORE CONTINUING TO REGISTRATION

By continuing you agree that you have read all info above AND will complete required paperwork for pre-travel players that will be forwarded to you at a later date.

No refunds will be provided at any time.

Prior to registering please review age charts at top of page as the new US Soccer initiatives go into effect beginning with the fall season and the age groups are now based on birth year. If you have questions regarding this, please contact futures@pennlegacy.org. Thank you!

Fall 2016 Futures Information (Formerly Academy Program)

Registration Now Closed. Below is seasonal information.

Questions? Please email futures@pennlegacy.org

Penn Legacy Soccer Club is excited to announce, starting in the Fall of 2016, Penn Legacy Academy will be renamed Penn Legacy Futures. The Futures program represents the Club's youngest players who have a future playing within our Club.

Our belief is that "when we create the right environment we maximize the learning process.”

Future ProgramAGE

BIRTH YEAR

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

DETAILS

PENN LEGACY FUTURES 3/4/5 BOYS AND GIRLS

3

2014

The program is designed to build confidence in age appropriate activities while concentrating on motor skill development and nurturing a love of the game. Player training will be led by Futures Technical Director Coach Rossi, and Brazilian Coach Brayan Jordao along with a Parent or Guardian who fully participates in the session along with the child.

Future 3’s Saturdays 12:30 PM

4

2013

The program is designed to build confidence in age appropriate activities while concentrating on body development, motor skills and nurturing a love of the game. Player training will be led by Futures Technical Director Coach Rossi, and Brazilian Coach Brayan Jordao along with the assistance of the Senior Phase Penn Legacy Soccer club teams/players.

Future 4’s Saturdays 1:30 PM

5

2012

The program is designed to build game awareness in an intrinsic environment where we maximize the learning process. Player training will be led by Futures Technical Director Coach Rossi, and Brazilian Coach Brayan Jordao along with the assistance of the Senior Phase Penn Legacy Soccer club teams/players.

Future 5’s Saturdays 2:30 PM

PENN LEGACY FUTURES 6/7/8 BOYS AND GIRLS

6

2011

Players are grouped by gender and placed on teams. This age will play a 4 v 4 format. Teams will practice once per week with a game on Saturday. Teams will be coached by a parent coach.

Players are grouped by gender and placed on teams. This age will play a 4 v 4 format. Teams will practice once per week with a game on Saturday. Teams will train with the Futures Technical Director Coach Rossi, and Brazilian Coach Brayan Jordao along with the team's parent coach.

Players are grouped by gender and placed on teams. This age will play a 6 v 6 format. Teams will practice once per week with a game on Saturday. Teams will train with the Futures Technical Director Coach Rossi, and Brazilian Coach Brayan Jordao along with the team's parent coach.

Future 8’s Boys Practice Wed at 5:30 PM Games Saturdays at 9:00 AM

Future 8’s Girls Practice Wed 6:30 PM Games Saturdays at 11:00 AM

NEW!Pre-Travel Program (PTP)

Players can participate in the Futures 8 teams above and also take part in this program, or sign up for either one as a stand alone program.

8

2009

NEW!The Pre-Travel Program (PTP) offers another avenue of continued growth in the Futures Program. Players can participate in the Future 8 teams and also take part in this program or sign up for either one as a stand alone program. The Pre-Travel Program provides a seamless transition from rec to travel soccer. Players will become technically and tactically proficient from training twice per week in a travel-like environment. Games will be on Sundays against Penn Legacy teams or neighboring club teams. Under the guidance of the Penn Legacy Director of Coaching & Player Development Seamus Donnelly, the coaching staff will consist of Futures Technical Director Gary Ross, Brazilian Coach Brayan Jordao & U9 Penn Legacy Travel Coaches. Additional Penn Legacy travel coaches, who have a vast knowledge at developing young soccer players, will also be part of this new and exciting program.

This PTP program has an entirely separate registration process which is indicated below at the bottom of this registration page.

Futures Festival for all age groups is Saturday, October 29, 2016 from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Specific age group times provided before event

EMAIL COMMUNICATIONSYou should check your junk mail folder for communications from your coach or the club if you have a spam filter. Please make sure that you allow emails from the following addresses, or you might not receive important messages:

EmailFrom_EPYSAClub@youthleaguesusa.com (Registration confirmation emails, and mass communications - note the reply to email address will be the club sender)

Penn Legacy Futures soccer programs are directly funded by the club's All Kids Play Fund, which provides opportunities for kids of families in need of financial assistance to enjoy the game of soccer.

Pay what you can to support the program by selecting an amount when registering. There is no registration fee for those in need.

Penn Legacy/HSC is a non-profit 501(c)3 corporation, and your contribution may be tax-deductible. You will receive a receipt on your certificate of registration when submitting payment online.

Pay what you can to support the program by selecting a donation amount when registering.There is no registration fee for those in NEED.(Suggested donation for those NOT in need is $85/player - if possible, please consider a larger amount to assist families in need. Donations may be tax deductible)

Registration Now Closed.Pre-Travel Program Registration at bottom of page remains open.

Prior to registering please review age charts at top of page as the new US Soccer initiatives go into effect beginning with the fall season and the age groups are now based on birth year. If you have questions regarding this, please contact futures@pennlegacy.org. Thank you!

New! Penn Legacy Pre-Travel Program

Players can participate in the U8 Futures teams above, and also take part in this program outlined below, or sign up for either one as a stand alone program.

Age Group - Age group is based on USYSA/EPYSA ranges for birthdays between the following dates:

Under 8 - Boys and Girls: 01/01/2009 - 12/31/2009

Staff Under the guidance of the Penn Legacy Director of Coaching & Player Development Seamus Donnelly, the coaching staff will consist of Futures Technical Director Gary Ross, Brazilian Coach Brayan Jordao & U9 Penn Legacy Travel Coaches. Additional Penn Legacy travel coaches, who have a vast knowledge at developing young soccer players, will also be part of this new and exciting program.

Curriculum Coaching staff will not only educate the players about the game, but give players and parents a view of the skills and techniques necessary for long term soccer success. Training topics will focus on dribbling, receiving, passing, ball striking, and principles of attacking and defending in a 1v1, 2v2 up to a 7v7 situation, as well as a continued effort to expand each players own coordination, balance, body movement and confidence.

Benefits

Designed for passionate and motivated players born in 2009

Train in a professional environment with professional coaches and alongside like-minded players

Players will also have the chance to represent Penn Legacy when playing neighboring clubs

Allows players to participate on a season-to-season basis, permitting players to register for one season without committing to a full year

Provide the opportunity for players to become more technically and tactically proficient

RegistrationPlayers register separately for the “U8 PTP” and register on a season-to-season basis. The cost is $200 per season, which includes EPYSA registration and insurance fees, referee fees, field maintenance, league administration, professional training and coaching, home training ball mastery program. If players register for BOTH Fall and Spring the cost is $350.Bonus! Our winter Travel programs; Winter School of Xcellence and Futsal are included for players electing to play fall season, or both fall and spring seasons.

Additional cost for uniform (1 short, 1 socks, 2 training t’shirts).

Meet the Team Night

Thu, August 25: Under 8 Boys PTP @5:30pm, Under 8 Girls PTP @ 6:30pm

This first week is to introduce coaches and for parents & players to meet

Team uniforms will be distributed

All players should come prepared to play

Bring a ball, shin guards, and a water bottle

Fall 2016 Season Program

10 week season September through November

There will be 2 training sessions per week - Tuesday and Thursday evening at 5:15-6:30pm Boys and 6:00-7:15pm Girls.

1 Game per team at the weekend against Penn Legacy teams or neighboring clubs

1 Tournament - Hempfield Fall Classic

Training Session Structure:

Conducted by professional staff

Sessions to be one hour and 15 minutes in duration

Players all train as a pool

Players will be split into teams as determined by coaching staff

Game Day Format:

Players are split into teams and play multiple games against each other

Some weeks we will incorporate U9 players with U8 players

2-3 times in the season, the PTP may travel or host a neighboring club

There will be 2 training sessions per week – Tuesday and Thursday evening at 5:15-6:30pm Boys and 6:00-7:15pm Girls.

Lanco League

Manheim Township Summer Classic Tournament

Training Session Structure:

Conducted by professional staff

Sessions to be one hour and 15 minutes in duration

Team oriented

Email Communications:You should check your junk mail folder for communications from your coach or the club if you have a spam filter. Please make sure that you allow emails from the following addresses, or you might not receive important messages:

Emails from: Travel@pennlegacy.org and billing@pennlegacy.org

Rossi@pennlegacy.org ("Rossi" Gary Ross, Futures Director)

Futures@pennlegacy.org (Steve Rempala, Futures Registrar)

IMPORTANT! PLEASE READ BEFORE CONTINUING TO REGISTRATION

By continuing you agree that you have read all info above AND will complete required paperwork for pre-travel players that will be forwarded to you at a later date.

No refunds will be provided at any time.

Fall Registration is Now Closed.

Prior to registering please review age charts at top of page as the new US Soccer initiatives go into effect beginning with the fall season and the age groups are now based on birth year. If you have questions regarding this, please contact futures@pennlegacy.org. Thank you!

To all Penn Legacy Evaluators;

Consider this a refresher course for returning evaluators and hopefully a helpful tool for any first-time evaluators. If we can familiarize ourselves with the process and expectations of tryouts then it will ensure that all you have to think about on the night is getting quality evaluations done on every player on your list.

Basically here is how the tryouts will go....

Tryout Format.

The kids will play the whole night. 4v4, 7v7, and 11v11 (if applicable). No deviations from this format. A senior member of the club coaching staff will be in charge of "running" the tryout. This coach will be responsible for time, giving water breaks, breaking up teams and rotating players. You may be asked to help with set-up. The kids will be split into 2 jersey colors, gray and black with a number on the back.

All goalkeepers will go with assigned goalkeeper evaluators for the duration of the 4v4 games and be evaluated separately.

Day 1.

There you will be given your assignment which will be an age group, gender and jersey color (example, u12 girls, grey players).

You will be given an evaluation sheet with clipboard and pencil. Please fill out the age group and gender part of the evaluation sheet (if not already done so) AND your own name. It is our guarantee to you that any evaluation you provide will remain in the strictest of confidence. We expect you in return to be honest and conscientious.

Day 1 evaluation sheets will have a scoring system of 1, 2, and 3. If you see a player who is obviously playing at an exceptionally high level then they should score a 1. If you spot a player who is struggling at all 3 versions of the game (4v4, 7v7, 11v11) then they should be scored as a 3. All other players can be scored as a 2, which means you would like a second look at them. You CAN score players in the 2 category as a 2+, a 2, or a 2-. (Please don't use the + and - system in the 1 and 3 categories).

ALL players on your list should have something written in the Reasoning section (see evaluation sheet).

You should make your way around to the different games, do not stand in one place and wait for the kids to come to you. While there is plenty of time to evaluate each kid, you should try your best to at least form a general opinion of each in the 4v4 part.

Day 2.

On day 2, the evaluation sheet will have a scoring system of A or B. Now we ask you to pin down where you think the players should be placed, in your opinion, an A team or a B team. This will be based on the level of play of the overall tryout. All players who scored in the 2 and 3 categories will be on the sheets for Day 2. Their first day score will not be identified. If a player received a 1 score from ALL day 1 evaluators then they will be listed at the bottom of the sheet and should not be evaluated on day 2.

Please double check for any new players in your jersey color. Once again we ask that you pay particular attention to writing helpful comments in the Reasoning section on the evaluation sheet. It is not your job to pick teams and numbers, if you have 20 players to evaluate and you feel 14 belong in the A category and 6 in the B, then that is what it is.

Lastly, do not be tempted to check your scores with other evaluators. Everyone's opinion matters, even if they differ. You can certainly have a cursory conversation with other evaluators from time to time, but that should be all. NEVER look at another evaluator's worksheet.

Goalkeeper Evaluations.

The goalkeeper evaluation sheets are meant to be used as a guide to help you distinguish between the goalies at each age group. There is space to rank 4 keepers on each page. Please do not mix age groups on different pages. Based on the exercises you run them through, and then on what you see in the 7v7 and 11v11 games, we ask you to rank each keeper in order on each of the nights. I will always try to have at least 2 evaluators with the keepers so that one can fill out the sheet while the other runs the exercises. The final sheet should be a collaboration. If there is disagreement amongst the gk evaluators with the rankings then feel free to note that on the sheet.

July 5, 6 and 7

got skills? Summer Camp

By incorporating Seamus's got skills? training program into his Striker and Goalkeeper Mini-Camp means there is something in this camp for everyone. All at a very affordable price. Whether you want to become an expert in the art of scoring goals or you want to learn how to stop them then come to these special sessions. Each night of camp Seamus will also include his gotskills? intensive training which will include dribbling, footskills, fun challenges, and intensive focus on the "weaker" foot in order to improve the camper's overall game.

July 5-7 (Tues-Thurs), 6:00 - 8:30 pm, Junction Center Fields

For Under 9 and Older Players

Cost $99, and includes a t-shirt

Register by May 31, 2016 and also receive a mini soccer ball!

Registration is now closed.

New for 2016! August 1-5, 2016 - Goalkeeper Development Camp

Coach Adam Lewis that runs our Goalkeeper Development Program in the spring and fall will be running a week of Goalkeeper specific training this summer, for any Goalkeeper's aged between 8-15.

This is open to both beginner and more experienced Goalkeepers, male and female.

To register for this program, visit this link Penn Legacy - Goalkeeper Development Camp. Camp costs $125 for 5 x 1.5 hour training sessions through the week. Each Goalkeeper will receive a soccer ball, t-shirt, and if registering by July 16 British Soccer game jersey (must register by July 16 to receive the game jersey in the mail).

Register above and register early to Qualify for Free Gifts!

New for 2016! August 1-5, 2016 - Futsal Camp

Learn to play the game made famous by Brazil from actual Brazilian futsal coaches and players!

This is a unique opportunity for players in this area to get a true feel for the game of futsal and all the wonderful benefits it provides, such as enhanced footskills and game awareness.

June 13-16, 2016: Under 4 to Under 8 Futures Summer Camp for ages 4 - 8

Creative Soccer Games and Activities. Camp will focus on a positive learning experience thru creative soccer fun and games. Players will be challenged and will love the activities offered! Instruction by Penn Legacy Director Gary Ross and qualified staff.

June 13-16 (Mon-Thurs), 9-11 am, A Herr Park FieldsFor ages 4 - 8 (Note: birth date must fall between 1/1/2009 and 12/31/2013)Cost is $75 and includes a t-shirtDeadline to register is June 6,players registering after that date may not receive a shirt

Registration for June camp is now closed. July camp registration remains open.

July 18-21, 2016: Under 4 to Under 8 Futures Summer Camp for ages 4 - 8

Creative Soccer Games and Activities. Camp will focus on a positive learning experience thru creative soccer fun and games. Players will be challenged and will love the activities offered! Instruction by Penn Legacy Director Gary Ross and qualified staff.

July 18-21 (Mon-Thurs), 9-11 am, A Herr Park Fields, 1800 Nissley Road, Landisville, PA 17538For ages 4 - 8 (Note: birth date must fall between 1/1/2009 and 12/31/2013)Cost is $75 and includes a t-shirtDeadline to register is July 11, players registering after this date may not receive a shirt

Seamus Donnelly's Camp - By incorporating Seamus's got skills? training program into his Striker and Goalkeeper Mini-Camp means there is something in this camp for everyone.

All at a very affordable price.

Whether you want to become an expert in the art of scoring goals or you want to learn how to stop them then come to these special sessions. Each night of camp Seamus will also include his gotskills? intensive training which will include dribbling, footskills, fun challenges, and intensive focus on the "weaker" foot in order to improve the camper's overall game.

HOSTED by Penn Legacy Soccer ClubFor the 9th year, Penn Legacy will bring in top notch staff of true Brazilian soccer coaches to provide an exciting and hands-on curriculum to enhance skills in the true Samba style of soccer.

To register for this program, visit this link Penn Legacy - Goalkeeper Development Camp. Camp costs $125 for 5 x 1.5 hour training sessions through the week. Each Goalkeeper will receive a soccer ball, t-shirt, and if registering by July 16 British Soccer game jersey (must register by July 16 to receive the game jersey in the mail).

Register above and register early to Qualify for Free Gifts!

New for 2016! August 1-5, 2016 - Futsal Camp

Learn to play the game made famous by Brazil from actual Brazilian futsal coaches and players!

This is a unique opportunity for players in this area to get a true feel for the game of futsal and all the wonderful benefits it provides, such as enhanced footskills and game awareness.

WITHDRAWAL AND REFUND POLICYIf camp is cancelled by HSC, Penn Legacy or Seamus Donnelly Camps at any time, a full refund will be issued via original payment method. If player withdraws prior to 14 days before camp begins a refund of the registration fee less a $10 processing fee will be issued via original payment method. Refunds after that date will not be issued. BY CONTINUING YOU AGREE THAT YOU HAVE READ ALL INFO ABOVE.

Use button below for Under 4 to Under 8 Academy/Futures Camps Registration for June and July camp is now closed.

Registration for July camp is now closed.Use button below for Seamus Donnelly's GOT SKILLS? Soccer School Camp - Register Now!

When you see our volunteer coaches on the fields this spring be sure to thank them. They are dedicated to teaching your child skills and creating a fun learning environment and spend many hours with your child in training sessions as well as game days.

Please take note of two important items regarding our August Play Days:

August 5th - this will become a make-up session for the SoX date that was canceled because of the thunderstorms last Thursday.August 6th - this is now our official "Make-a-Ball" Night. (please see below).

The location will be at Junction fields and the schedule for BOTH days will be U12 and under kids should attend from 6 to 7.15, U13 and older from 7.15 to 8.30pm.

August 6th "Make-a-Ball Night"We will use only soccer balls that our players have made themselves. The only real soccer balls that our players should bring would those that they are donating.

We will also use that night to collect any used soccer equipment that our players might have, especially soccer balls. This equipment will then be donated to kids less fortunate than ours through the US Soccer Passback Program*.

Why is Penn Legacy joining this effort? Two reasons, the first being it is a way to give back to players in need, and with the Make a Ball Night this would be theideal night to collect used soccer stuff. Secondly, we simply want to raise awareness of the plight of millions of kids throughout the world who live and work on the streets, who have no school, no toys, no hope of a bright future. For many, all they have to look forward to is the sport of soccer. In order to play they mustmake their own ball.

Please take a few minutes to watch the videos below, they say more than my words ever could:

Next you can watch an instructional video that I made below with Lata Petros, who plays on our rising u17 boys team. Lata grew up in Ethopia and he made his own footballs as a child and in this video he gives some great pointers on how to do it.

Remember this is not the only one way to do it, there are literally hundreds of ways to make a ball. The ball can be as small or as big as you want. The only rule will be that it will have to be deemed to be safe! Some will fail miserably, some will last the whole night, but that is not the point. The point is that we have fun, think of this sport from a slightly different perspective, realize how lucky we are, and hopefully collect lots of real balls and shoes and gear that can find its way to some less fortunate kids around the world.

What a great night this could be!! So please join us for a night of fun for a great cause.

Thank you in advance for your support.

Seamus.

Seamus DonnellyDirector of Coaching and Player DevelopmentPenn Legacy Soccer Club

*Since 2002, the U.S. Soccer Foundation's Passback® Program has collected and redistributed over 900,000 pieces of soccer equipment to children in underserved communities. Thanks to dedicated individuals, soccer clubs, and organizations that collect and donate soccer equipment, the Passback program is able to bring the game of soccer to children who love the sport, but don't have the resources to play.•It takes one soccer ball to change the life of a child•It takes one jersey to make a child feel a sense of belonging. Learn more here

All Kids Play "FUN"d Donations

The All Kids Play Fund helps the Club meet our mission to serve our community by providing all participants with a positive sports experience where they develop as persons and players while enhancing their social, emotional, and physical well-being in an environment of inclusiveness and sportsmanship.

Penn Legacy provides opportunities for players to enjoy the game of soccer and offers our Futures (formerly Academy) Program for players ages 3 through Under 8 free to those in need. We rely on donations made during registrations and via this All Kids Play "FUN"d donation page to provide the funds for this program and to provide assistance to players in our older age groups as well.

Please also see the sidebar on the right of this page for the NSCAA recognition announcement, and also the Sunday News article by Suzanne Cassidy for more info regarding the Academy Program.

Please consider making a donation to make this possible for all to enjoy the game of soccer!.

Family Donations to the All Kids Play Fund. Each family or corporate donation will be recognized on the “All Kids Play Fun'd" Thank-you Page.

Supporter = $10

Patron = $25

Bronze = $50

Silver = $100

Gold = $250

Credit card donations may be made securely PayPal or you may elect to mail a check.

Can you help?

Penn Legacy is often in need of assistance in various areas.

Opportunities are available for volunteers to serve on committees that help shape and enhance programs for our players. Some needs may be a one time short term commitment, and others may be more involved.

Below are areas where Penn Legacy programs are in need of assistance. The contact person would be more than happy to provide details.

Current needs are:

Girls Rec Director Needed!Position is perfect for a parent who wants to volunteer and support the Rec program but cannot commit to a coaching position.Majority of communication with parents and other stakeholders is conducted via email with limited phone contact.Responsible for ensuring coaches have all required clearances and identifying new coaches as needed.Assigns players to teams to create parity among teams in same age group.Attends two league meetings a year and 6 board meetings per year.Current director willing to assist volunteer with transition into new position.Contact Caroline Gangl to discuss position in more detail.

Soccer Programs for Players Ages Under 3 through Under 19Mens Adult Soccer Leagueand also Rugby

Please select the area of the Soccer Club below that you wish to access.

For ages 3 through Under 8. The FUTURES (formerly Academy) is designed to ensure ALL Players, Parents and Coaches are being educated in a FUN learning environment. The Club believes this creates a healthy environment for KIDS, Coaches and Parents.Learn more

Formerly HSC Rec, the recreational program is for Under 10 through Under 19 players. The program provides kids the opportunity to further develop their skills in a progressive program and to participate in league play. This program builds on the fundamentals learned in the Futures (formerly Academy) and teaches players about sportsmanship and teamwork. Learn more

We have developed a program titled The Penn Legacy Way and endeavor to place an emphasis on skill level, learning to play an attractive brand of soccer, good sportsmanship and teamwork. If our players are enjoying their soccer, and being taught the game the right way by the best coaches, then we can achieve great things. That is the Penn Legacy Way. Learn more

The Knightmare boys field a U-19 and Penn Legacy U-15 side. The Knightmare girls field a U-19 and an attached 7th & 8th grade girl’s developmental squad. The Knightmares are club teams, open to all high school boys, girls and middle school boys & girls with no residency or experience requirements. Learn more

MANDATORY COACHES MEETING: Wednesday, August 10, 2016 at 6 pm at WJTL building

VOLUNTEER NOTICEA new Pennsylvania Child Protection Law became effective July 1, 2015.

All adults 18 years and older applying for an unpaid position as a volunteer responsible for the welfare of a child and having direct contact with children, must have clearances that include:

PA Child Abuse History clearance (free)

PA State Police Criminal Records Check (free)

An FBI Criminal Background Check if you have not been a continuous resident of Pennsylvania for 10 years ($27.50)

Volunteers not requiring an FBI check, and have been a continuous resident of PA for the last ten years must swear or affirm in writing (Act 153 Affidavit) that they have no other convictions that would disqualify them.

Clearances are required prior to the commencement of service.

The clearances are good for 60 months. They are portable and may be used with other organizations.

Please see the info on the resources page linked here to follow the steps required of all coaches.